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Ok guys I have run into a snag with the disc brake install. I installed the POL Disc brake conversion front hard line set and it fits pretty good. I got the CPP disc brake front conversion hoses from a board member and the hose ends are larger than the line ends :( my question can I go with a set of factory stye 71-72 front brake hoses?
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I told him to align it as low as possible. He did the best he could at keeping it low,... but I would have liked a lower ride height. That's really what a Dropmember is for. LOW ride heights! |
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The 71-72 hoses have two different size hose fittings. (thats the way they were from the factory) So you would still need an adapter on one side. I used the ECE conversion hoses on my red '69. They are a direct bolt on. I have extra long 73-87 hoses on my blazer, so it doesn't stretch the brake line so tight when air'd out. But they require an adapter also. I got my inverted flare adapters at my local ACE hardware store. |
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You need the "tube" adapter.
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Thanks Keith I am checking into that now!!
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Slam Specialties bags have a huge port size, (3/8"npt or 1/2"npt), that requires a pipe thread bushing to reduce down to my PTC air line fitting. I think I used a uni-bit up to 3/4" and then cleaned up the hole with a 7/8" standard drill bit with a 1/2" reduced shank. |
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Ok so I bought a set of the 4x4 front brake hoses from Oreillys and they fit like a glove and are longer for the aired version thats coming :metal: Anyone else ever tried this?
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Part numbers?
71-72 4x4 application? |
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I still need to figure a sanitary way to mount them to the lower A arm. Any ideas? Attachment 1084783 |
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Some more progress, check out how short the PO cut the stock coils. That's my 3" drop coils next to them.
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Must be nice to have a lift and your own alignment equipment available to you.
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And some pics of the finished product. The front ended up much lower than I really expected even though it was right on with Keiths red truck. It dropped an additional 1 1/2" :D I think the brakes may still have some air but we ran out of time so I'll have to bleed them some more. I forgot to tighten that little tiny plug on front of the prop valve :dohh: Oh has a super nice stance and with 7" in wheels all around I am gonna just roll it for a bit......then maybe a drop member?? ;)
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Looks good.
The stance is perfect! The 4x4 hoses have a through frame connection just like the 73-87 hoses. I think there should be a nut on this hose to mount it solid to the bracket. How close are your a-arms to the ground? You might have to learn how to drive it differently. Watch out for potholes in the road! |
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looking good Shawn
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Looks great buddy! The stance is perfect.
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OUTSTANDING!! Oops, sorry, didn't mean to yell. :lol: Looks great Shawn!
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Nailed the stance!
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Nice fix with the 4x4 brake line!!!
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